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Where Wolves Don't Die

Where Wolves Don't Die

A Novel

by Treuer, Anton

Book - 2024

Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him. Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him. Show less

Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him. Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him. Show less

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Liar's Test

Liar's Test

by Kwaymullina, Ambelin

Book - 2024

In a competition where seven girls from different guilds vie for the throne, Bell Silverleaf, a reluctant fifteen-year-old contender with a hidden talent ...Show more In a competition where seven girls from different guilds vie for the throne, Bell Silverleaf, a reluctant fifteen-year-old contender with a hidden talent for deception, intends to win and overthrow the kingdom, but finds she is not the only competitor with secret plans. Show less

In a competition where seven girls from different guilds vie for the throne, Bell Silverleaf, a reluctant fifteen-year-old contender with a hidden talent ...Show more In a competition where seven girls from different guilds vie for the throne, Bell Silverleaf, a reluctant fifteen-year-old contender with a hidden talent for deception, intends to win and overthrow the kingdom, but finds she is not the only competitor with secret plans. Show less

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Looking for Smoke

Looking for Smoke

by Cobell, K. A.

Book - 2024

When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren's missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation. When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren's missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation. Show less

When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren's missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation. When local girl Loren includes Mara in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor Loren's missing sister, Mara thinks she'll finally make some friends on the Blackfeet reservation. Show less

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Killing the Wittigo

Killing the Wittigo

Indigenous Culture-based Approaches to Waking Up, Taking Action, and Doing the Work of Healing : A Book for Young Adults

by Methot, Suzanne

Book - 2023

These stories offer concrete examples of the ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable of healing in small and big ways -- and they challenge readers to consider what the dominant society must do to create systemic change. These stories offer concrete examples of the ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable of healing in small and big ways -- and they challenge readers to consider what the dominant society must do to create systemic change. Show less

These stories offer concrete examples of the ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable of healing in small and big ways -- and they challenge readers to consider what the dominant society must do to create systemic change. These stories offer concrete examples of the ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable of healing in small and big ways -- and they challenge readers to consider what the dominant society must do to create systemic change. Show less

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Visions of the Crow

Visions of the Crow

by John-Kehewin, Wanda

eBook - 2023

Damon must look within himself, mend the bond with his mother, and rely on new friends to find the answers he so desperately needs. Travelling through time and space, Damon will have to go back before he can move forward. Damon must look within himself, mend the bond with his mother, and rely on new friends to find the answers he so desperately needs. Travelling through time and space, Damon will have to go back before he can move forward. Show less

Damon must look within himself, mend the bond with his mother, and rely on new friends to find the answers he so desperately needs. Travelling through time and space, Damon will have to go back before he can move forward. Damon must look within himself, mend the bond with his mother, and rely on new friends to find the answers he so desperately needs. Travelling through time and space, Damon will have to go back before he can move forward. Show less

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Rez Ball

Rez Ball

by Graves, Byron

Book - 2023

After decades of rez teams almost making it, Tre needs to take his team to state. Because if he can live up to Jaxon's dreams, their story isn't over yet. After decades of rez teams almost making it, Tre needs to take his team to state. Because if he can live up to Jaxon's dreams, their story isn't over yet. Show less

After decades of rez teams almost making it, Tre needs to take his team to state. Because if he can live up to Jaxon's dreams, their story isn't over yet. After decades of rez teams almost making it, Tre needs to take his team to state. Because if he can live up to Jaxon's dreams, their story isn't over yet. Show less

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The Everlasting Road

The Everlasting Road

by Kinew, Wab

Book - 2023

Losing herself in the Floraverse after the death of her brother, young Indigenous girl Bugz finds the boundaries between the virtual and real worlds blurr...Show more Losing herself in the Floraverse after the death of her brother, young Indigenous girl Bugz finds the boundaries between the virtual and real worlds blurring when she creates a Waawaate bot in honor of her brother that grows in powers beyond her control. Show less

Losing herself in the Floraverse after the death of her brother, young Indigenous girl Bugz finds the boundaries between the virtual and real worlds blurr...Show more Losing herself in the Floraverse after the death of her brother, young Indigenous girl Bugz finds the boundaries between the virtual and real worlds blurring when she creates a Waawaate bot in honor of her brother that grows in powers beyond her control. Show less

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Warrior Girl Unearthed

Warrior Girl Unearthed

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2023

With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tr...Show more With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance. Show less

With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tr...Show more With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance. Show less

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Inuunira

Inuunira

My Story of Survival

by Koonoo, Brian

Book - 2022

Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his GPS loses signal, and his camping fuel runs low, Brian is left alone to survive for seven days. Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his GPS loses signal, and his camping fuel runs low, Brian is left alone to survive for seven days. Show less

Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his GPS loses signal, and his camping fuel runs low, Brian is left alone to survive for seven days. Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his GPS loses signal, and his camping fuel runs low, Brian is left alone to survive for seven days. Show less

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Into the Bright Open

Into the Bright Open

A Secret Garden Remix

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2023

In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying. In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying. Show less

In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying. In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying. Show less

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The Spirit of Denendeh

The Spirit of Denendeh

Volume 1, A Blanket of Butterflies

by Van Camp, Richard

Book - 2022

When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call "Benny the Bank," he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call "Benny the Bank," he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Show less

When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call "Benny the Bank," he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call "Benny the Bank," he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

by Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Book - 2022

Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Show less

Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Show less

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The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

by Ferguson, Jen

Book - 2022

When her family's business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can't ignore her father forever. When her family's business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can't ignore her father forever. Show less

When her family's business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can't ignore her father forever. When her family's business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can't ignore her father forever. Show less

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Man Made Monsters

Man Made Monsters

by Rogers, Andrea L.

Book - 2022

Monsters of Rogers' imagination, that draw upon long-told Cherokee stories - of Deer Woman, fantastical sea creatures, and more. Monsters of Rogers' imagination, that draw upon long-told Cherokee stories - of Deer Woman, fantastical sea creatures, and more. Show less

Monsters of Rogers' imagination, that draw upon long-told Cherokee stories - of Deer Woman, fantastical sea creatures, and more. Monsters of Rogers' imagination, that draw upon long-told Cherokee stories - of Deer Woman, fantastical sea creatures, and more. Show less

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Four Faces of the Moon

Four Faces of the Moon

by Strong, Amanda

Book - 2021

To reconnect with her past, Spotted Fawn travels through her family history -- literally. To reconnect with her past, Spotted Fawn travels through her family history -- literally. Show less

To reconnect with her past, Spotted Fawn travels through her family history -- literally. To reconnect with her past, Spotted Fawn travels through her family history -- literally. Show less

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Indian Horse

Indian Horse

Blu-ray Disc - 2018

Will this First Nations hockey player overcome battles with stereotypes, alcoholism, and racism in 1970s Canada? Will this First Nations hockey player overcome battles with stereotypes, alcoholism, and racism in 1970s Canada? Show less

Will this First Nations hockey player overcome battles with stereotypes, alcoholism, and racism in 1970s Canada? Will this First Nations hockey player overcome battles with stereotypes, alcoholism, and racism in 1970s Canada? Show less

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A Snake Falls to Earth

A Snake Falls to Earth

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2021

Following a catastrophic event, Nina and Oli's world's collide despite those who'd kill to keep them apart. Following a catastrophic event, Nina and Oli's world's collide despite those who'd kill to keep them apart. Show less

Following a catastrophic event, Nina and Oli's world's collide despite those who'd kill to keep them apart. Following a catastrophic event, Nina and Oli's world's collide despite those who'd kill to keep them apart. Show less

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#NotYourPrincess

#NotYourPrincess

Voices of Native American Women

Book - 2017

An anthology that expresses what it means to be a Native women through essays, interviews, art, and poetry. An anthology that expresses what it means to be a Native women through essays, interviews, art, and poetry. Show less

An anthology that expresses what it means to be a Native women through essays, interviews, art, and poetry. An anthology that expresses what it means to be a Native women through essays, interviews, art, and poetry. Show less

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Surviving the City

Surviving the City

by Spillett, Tasha

Book - 2018

Dez struggles with grief, identity, and a budding relationship, while their best friend Miikwan struggles to understand. Dez struggles with grief, identity, and a budding relationship, while their best friend Miikwan struggles to understand. Show less

Dez struggles with grief, identity, and a budding relationship, while their best friend Miikwan struggles to understand. Dez struggles with grief, identity, and a budding relationship, while their best friend Miikwan struggles to understand. Show less

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Apple

Apple

by Gansworth, Eric

Streaming Audiobook - 2020

"Red on the outside, white on the inside". Eric Gansworth shares his story of loss and balancing identities as he reclaims the slur used against Native communities. "Red on the outside, white on the inside". Eric Gansworth shares his story of loss and balancing identities as he reclaims the slur used against Native communities. Show less

"Red on the outside, white on the inside". Eric Gansworth shares his story of loss and balancing identities as he reclaims the slur used against Native communities. "Red on the outside, white on the inside". Eric Gansworth shares his story of loss and balancing identities as he reclaims the slur used against Native communities. Show less

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Code Talker

Code Talker

A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

by Bruchac, Joseph

Streaming Audiobook - 2006

16-year-old Ned Begay becomes a code talker, sending unbreakable messages in his Native language amidst WWII to support American efforts. 16-year-old Ned Begay becomes a code talker, sending unbreakable messages in his Native language amidst WWII to support American efforts. Show less

16-year-old Ned Begay becomes a code talker, sending unbreakable messages in his Native language amidst WWII to support American efforts. 16-year-old Ned Begay becomes a code talker, sending unbreakable messages in his Native language amidst WWII to support American efforts. Show less

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Walking in Two Worlds

Walking in Two Worlds

by Kinew, Wab

Book - 2021

In the real world, Bugz is a shy Indigenous girl, but she's incredibly confident in the virtual world. Feng is sent from China to live with his aunt on th...Show more In the real world, Bugz is a shy Indigenous girl, but she's incredibly confident in the virtual world. Feng is sent from China to live with his aunt on the Rez and escapes reality with his online activity. Both must learn to live and appreciate the real world despite its obstacles. Show less

In the real world, Bugz is a shy Indigenous girl, but she's incredibly confident in the virtual world. Feng is sent from China to live with his aunt on th...Show more In the real world, Bugz is a shy Indigenous girl, but she's incredibly confident in the virtual world. Feng is sent from China to live with his aunt on the Rez and escapes reality with his online activity. Both must learn to live and appreciate the real world despite its obstacles. Show less

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The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

Streaming Video - 2019

Ila must help Rosie, a barefoot Indigenous woman she found crying in the streets, to overcome the trauma of domestic abuse. Ila must help Rosie, a barefoot Indigenous woman she found crying in the streets, to overcome the trauma of domestic abuse. Show less

Ila must help Rosie, a barefoot Indigenous woman she found crying in the streets, to overcome the trauma of domestic abuse. Ila must help Rosie, a barefoot Indigenous woman she found crying in the streets, to overcome the trauma of domestic abuse. Show less

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Elatsoe

Elatsoe

by Darcie Little Badger

Streaming Audiobook - 2020

Elatsoe meets the ghost of her cousin and now must identify their murderer. Elatsoe meets the ghost of her cousin and now must identify their murderer. Show less

Elatsoe meets the ghost of her cousin and now must identify their murderer. Elatsoe meets the ghost of her cousin and now must identify their murderer. Show less

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Hunting by Stars

Hunting by Stars

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2021

This follow-up to "The Marrow Thieves" imagines a dystopian world where North American Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow and ability to dream. This follow-up to "The Marrow Thieves" imagines a dystopian world where North American Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow and ability to dream. Show less

This follow-up to "The Marrow Thieves" imagines a dystopian world where North American Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow and ability to dream. This follow-up to "The Marrow Thieves" imagines a dystopian world where North American Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow and ability to dream. Show less

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